Carlo
Giannini Research Fellowship for International Applicants in Italy,
2016

Carlo
Giannini Research Fellowship for International Applicants in Italy,
and applications are submitted till January 31, 2016. Applications
are invited for Carlo Giannini Fellowship to undertake
advanced research in econometrics in an Italian university. The
competition is based on candidates’ curriculum, research papers and
publications, and a research project. The fellowship will start on
October 1, 2016 and entitles the winner to an yearly sum of Euro
50,000, gross of all taxes and social security contributions. The
fellowship amount will be disbursed to the winner, as a monthly
salary, by the CIdE. Full details:

Funded
By: The
University Centre for Econometrics (CldE) and the Association of
Carlo Giannini in cooperation with the Bank of Italy and
UniCredit & Universities Foundation.

Beneficiaries(Target
Groups): Carlo
Giannini Research Fellowshipis
targeted for applicants of all nationalities

Benefits(Value/
Inclusions):

‣ Award
No: There
is a fellowship available to undertake advanced research in
econometrics in an Italian university.

‣ Scholarship
Duration: The
duration of the Fellowship is one year, renewable for a second year.

‣ Scholarship
covers: The
fellowship will start on October 1, 2016 and entitles the winner to
an yearly sum of Euro 50,000, gross of all taxes and social security
contributions. The fellowship amount will be disbursed to the winner,
as a monthly salary, by the CIdE.

Description

‣ The
competition for 1 Research Fellowship in Econometrics, in memory
of Carlo Giannini, this year in its fourth edition, is now open.

‣ The
Carlo Giannini Research Fellowship competition aims at the best
researchers of all nationalities who wish to undertake
advanced research in econometrics in an Italian university.

‣ The
contest is launched by the University Centre for Econometrics
(CldE) and the Association of Carlo Giannini in cooperation
with the Bank of Italy and UniCredit & Universities
Foundation.

Eligibility

‣ The Carlo Giannini Research Fellowship competition is open to researchers of all nationalities who completed their PhD after 30/9/2011 or are about to complete their Ph.D. by the beginning of the fellowship.

‣ The research project cannot be undertaken in the same university where the candidate achieved or is about to achieve her/his Ph.D.

‣ The research fellowship is incompatible with undergraduate teaching. However, the fellow may deliver a limited amount of graduate teaching, to be approved in advance by the award committee.

‣ The fellow must actively contribute to the research of the hosting Department/University, where (s)he is expected to spend most her/his time.

‣ The fellowship is incompatible with any other income.

Selection Criteria for Carlo Giannini Research Fellowship

‣ The competition is based on candidates’ curriculum, research papers and publications, and a research project.

Notification:

‣ The fellowship will be awarded by March 31, 2016.

Scholarship Application Method

‣ Candidates must apply online using the Foundation’s website. Documentation accompanying the application must be submitted online in PDF format and must be written in English.

‣ Applications must be accompanied by the following documents (in PDF format and in English).

For candidates who have not yet obtained a Ph.D., official transcripts of the grades obtained in the exams of the Ph.D. program and a declaration from the supervisor about the status of the thesis

Research projects (2-3 pages)

At least two letters of reference from academics who are well acquainted with the candidate’s research. The letter must be sent directly by the referees via e-mail to the Foundation addresses specified.

Copy of three (at most) publications/working papers

Indication of the Italian University/Department where the candidate plans to spend the fellowship

A letter of the Director of the chosen department confirming the availability of Department/Faculty to host the fellow indicating, also the designed advisor, expert in the field

A declaration of consent to handling of the candidate’s personal data pursuant to Italian Legislative Decree 196/2003.

‣ Scholarship Applications are due on January 31, 2016.

‣ Application forms and guidelines can be download from the official website

‣ It is important to read the application procedure, and visit the official websites (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.